Epic Games will refund over $126 million to Fortnite players for unwanted in-game purchases.

The FTC is reopening the claims process following a 2023 settlement with Epic Games.

Players can file a claim at fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim by July 9, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on Epic Games charging Fortnite players for unwanted in-game purchases and some of that money will be refunded to gamers.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the FTC announced more than $126 million in refunds for Fortnite players who were charged for purchases they didn’t want to make.

In addition to the refunds making their way to players’ bank accounts, the FTC also said it is reopening the process to submit a claim that stems from its 2023 settlement with Fortnite developer Epic Games.

This isn’t the first round of refunds in the Fortnite settlement. The first round in December 2024 totaled more than $72 million to over 629,000 players.

Here’s what we know about the latest Fortnite refunds.

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Is Fortnite really refunding money?

Yes. According to ftc.gov, Fortnite game developer Epic Games agreed to pay money to settle FTC allegations that the company “unlawfully charged players for unwanted purchases, let children rack up unauthorized charges without their parent’s permission and blocked some users who disputed wrongful charges from accessing their purchased account.”

Is the Fortnite refund legit?

Yes, the Fortnite refund is legit.

How much will the Fortnite settlement be?

Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million to settle the FTC allegations and Fortnite players who filed claims will share in $126 million in refunds.

How to claim Fortnite settlement?

If you haven’t filed a claim for the Fortnite settlement, you have until July 9, 2025, to do so.

Apply online at fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim. You’ll need either a claim number or your Epic account ID, which you can find at epicgames.com/help.

How to get a refund from Fortnite FTC?

File a claim at fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim by July 9.

If your claim is approved, your payment amount will depend on several factors, including how many people have filed claims, according to ftc.gov.

How to check FTC refund status?

To check your FTC refund status, go to foiaxpresspal.ftc.gov or email FOIA@ftc.gov.

How do I file a claim with fortnitefund com?

Fortnitefund.com is not a working website.

To file a claim, you’ll need to apply online at fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim.

Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.

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